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05-07-2012, 11:10 PM | #11 | ||
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I had my pre-op today and they mentioned maybe having to collapse a lung that's probably why they said 3-4 days, I go in at 6 am tomorrow and I'm praying that everything goes well with good results, I will let ya all know how it went when I get back home
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05-08-2012, 07:58 AM | #12 | ||
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Yes, they will collapse the lung. That's the only way to get all the instruments in there through those tiny little holes. Several days after the surgery, you will feel and hear crackling sounds when you breathe as the lung fully expands and adheres to the chest wall again. It's kind of weird!
Also, get ready for a cantaloupe sized right breast! I had a ton of swelling and bruising. You may want to wear a bra 24/7 for a while, to support the area. Good luck! |
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05-08-2012, 01:21 PM | #13 | ||
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It's your big day! Hope all went well and you are on your way to feeling better soon!!
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05-09-2012, 08:13 PM | #14 | ||
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I was released from the hospital today, just a bit more than 24 hours after surgery. They did have to collaps my lung but it drained well overnight and they took the tube out this morning, I'm pretty sore and weak but nothing a little bed rest won't fix. I see my neurologist Friday morning to see where to go from here!
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05-09-2012, 08:45 PM | #15 | |||
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Wonderful news!!! Hope the rest goes as well. Sweet dreams
Mike |
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05-09-2012, 08:49 PM | #16 | ||
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Kimmy,
Glad to hear everything went well for you. It's amazing what surgeons can do nowadays. FYI: I didn't have swelling or bruising on my right side, just soreness. I still have it off and on (3 weeks out). Take care of youself! |
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05-11-2012, 12:13 PM | #17 | ||
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Yes, I did...
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05-11-2012, 04:00 PM | #18 | ||
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Kimmy, I'm glad things went well. Rest up as much as you can.
Annie |
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